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The annual 12th Night Rendezvous is the unofficial start of Carnival season. The event will feature free food and a cash bar.

Published: Monday, December 23, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, December 20, 2013 at 11:21 a.m.

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The Community Calendar is a sampling of area events, meetings, exhibits and announcements throughout Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes.For a complete list of events, visit www.bigfunonthebayou.com.If your event is not listed here, you can add it for free at our online events-listing site, www.events.bigfunonthebayou.com. Just visit the site, create an account and fill in the blanks to let people know what you have planned. Whether you’re a church group or an artist with an exhibit, let others know here.You can also mail listings to The Courier, P.O. Box 2717, Houma, LA 70361 or the Daily Comet, 104 Hickory St., Thibodaux, LA 70301; fax it to 857-2244 or 448-7654, or email it to news@houmatoday.com or editor@dailycomet.com. Please include the event, time of event, date of event, where the event is taking place, the address of where the event or meeting is taking place and a contact phone number for information. For information, call 857-2200.

You can come jam with this group of Cajun musicians every Monday, except holidays.

The Terrebonne Parish Library System’s Children’s Department is offering a New Year’s Eve party for pre-kindergartners through third-graders. Children will celebrate the New Year with crafts, story time, music, dancing and food.

The annual 12th Night Rendezvous is the unofficial start of Carnival season. The event will feature free food and a cash bar.

Admission: Free.

When: 6 p.m.-midnight Jan. 6.

Where: Plantation Inn, 1381 W. Tunnel Blvd., Houma.

Information: 868-0500.

Create something

Children will learn different styles and mediums of art by in-house artists and Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild members. Your child must be in the first grade to attend these classes. Each child will receive one two-hour lesson. You can register by phone starting Jan. 2. To register your child, call 851-2198.

You can test your knowledge at a trivia contest. You can bring your own food and beverages. Glass containers are not allowed. You must be at least 18 to attend. The event includes door prizes.

Admission: $15 per person and $20 at door.

When: 7 p.m. Jan. 11.

Where: Evergreen Cajun Center, 4694 W. Main St., Houma.

Information: Barbara Naquin at 873-8549 or bdnaqu@att.net.

See if your chili is best

The 15th annual Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by the Krewe of Mardi Gras, features live auctions, live music, raffles and food.

Admission: $10.

When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 11.

Where: Terrebonne Livestock and Agricultural Building at the Houma Air Base, 221 Moffet Road.

Information: Marlene Jewell at 851-6977.

An 8 second ride

The 13th annual Red Fish Rental Fear No Evil Bull Riding Challenge presented by Louisiana Machinery features professional cowboys, some of the meanest bulls in the South and a wild night of comedy, music and mayhem. The show will also feature a calf scramble for the kids and a post-show concert.

Admission: Advanced tickets cost $23, $18 and $14. Additional fees and taxes may apply. Infants 1 and under are admitted free. Discounts of $3 available for children 2 to 12. Ticket prices increase by $2 on day of the show.

Local authors who have published a book in the past month can register and promote their book at this Terrebonne Parish Library System event.

Admission: Free.

When: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 18.

Where: Terrebonne Parish Main Library, 151 Library Drive, Houma.

Information: Rachel LeCompte at 850-5301 or rlecompte@mytpl.org.

Outdoor fun

The South Louisiana Boat, Sport and RV Show features some of the best boats and campers on the market. You can also watch live fishing demonstrations and other items.

Admission: Ticket costs vary.

When: Jan. 24-26.

Where: Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd.

Information: www.bacshows.com or call the Civic Center at 850-4657.

Art show

The Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild’s annual parishwide School Art Show features artwork from students throughout the parish. Registration of artworks from each school is due by 3 p.m. Feb. 26 at the gallery. There is a delay because of Mardi Gras on March 4, at which time the gallery is closed.

Admission: Free.

When: March 5-21, with the opening reception 1-3 p.m. March 9. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.

Where: Downtown Art Gallery 630, 630 Belanger St., Houma.

Information: www.TFAG.org or email info@TFAG.org.

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